• 10 Notebook Applications for Managing Ideas

    Updated: 2010-03-11 11:24:03
    There are a lot of notebook applications out there; Alyssa compiled a list of 10 for you to explore.

  • What's the 'big picture' in online advertising?

    Updated: 2010-03-11 04:05:06
    As a follow-up to a previous post, today Alyssa shares her process for managing and organizing ideas.

  • How I Use Evernote to Manage My Ideas

    Updated: 2010-03-11 04:05:06
    As a follow-up to a previous post, today Alyssa shares her process for managing and organizing ideas.

  • 5 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Focus

    Updated: 2010-03-09 04:13:35
    Monday morning means back to work, whether you're ready or not. How do you get focused and ready to concentrate?

  • Stop Being Annoying! How NOT to Promote Your Business on Facebook

    Updated: 2010-03-07 03:04:36
    The "best" way to use social networks is subjective, but Alyssa has her own opinions on using Facebook for business...and she shares them here.

  • Three Strategies for Managing Social Networks and a Full-Time Job

    Updated: 2010-03-05 00:26:06
    How do you manage your time on social networks when you are a full-time employee? Alyssa has a few ideas to consider.

  • The Legalities of Starting a Business

    Updated: 2010-03-04 22:11:44
    As part of Alyssa's series on starting a business, this post covers some of basic legal considerations for starting a business.

  • Goodbye SEO Software, Hello SEO Web Applications

    Updated: 2010-03-03 14:37:07
    The majority of tools available for managing SEO campaigns come in the form of desktop apps. Kristen explains why these tools would perform better as web apps, and lists a few services that are breaking new ground in this arena.

  • Lessons Learned from Corporate America

    Updated: 2010-03-03 04:19:05
    Alyssa shares some of the most valuable lessons she learned from the corporate world and that she has been able to apply to her business.

  • 13 Ways to Become a Better Listener

    Updated: 2010-03-02 04:25:27
    In honor of International Listening Awareness Month, Alyssa compiled a set of tips to help us improve our listening skills.

  • Components of a Great Website Footer

    Updated: 2010-03-02 03:22:04
    Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 01 Mar 2010 Components of a Great Website Footer Footer design has come a long way in the last few years , as can be seen in the many footer design showcases on various web design-related blogs . Creativity and aesthetics aside , what are the elements that make up a great footer design Site Map Many web site footers contain some level of site map . Often this is a duplication or expansion of the main navigation in order to aid the visitor as they move around the . site With more options for where visitors may want to go , e-commerce sites can have a much more detailed site . map Site Map Link It's probably a good idea for a site of any significant size to have a site map . And if you do have a site map , your users will expect to find a link to it in the . footer Legal Links and Copyright Information Despite the expanded use of the footer , it's still regarded as the place to go for copyright information and legal-related links such as your privacy policy and terms of . use Contact Information It makes sense for commercial websites to have their contact information easily

  • 12 Reasons You Need a Facebook Fan Page and 5 Easy Steps for Creating One

    Updated: 2010-02-26 04:04:52
    A Facebook fan page can be a great way to share your products, services and related information with other Facebook users. Alyssa lists some of the biggest reasons you should create a fan page today and shows you how to do it.

  • 10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Company

    Updated: 2010-02-25 03:38:29
    Your business name is more than just a name, it's a big part of your company brand. Alyssa provides some tips on choosing a name that helps to develop a successful image.

  • How to Name Your Business

    Updated: 2010-02-24 15:26:43
    A lot goes into choosing a name for your business. Alyssa outlines some of the biggest steps you should be ready to tackle.

  • Instant Placeholder Image Generator

    Updated: 2010-02-14 14:31:34
    Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 14 Feb 2010 Instant Placeholder Image Generator The Dummy Image Generator makes it a snap to create placeholder images for use in a design or even to include when you're building out HTML code but don't have final . assets For example , to create the image above you'd just use the following : code Related Dummy text generator Random image generator via Lifehacker Posted on : February 14, 2010 10 Comments Recent Entries in Tools Resources Round Up of Low Cost Usability Tools Popular Home Page Designs Deconstructed Firefox Add-ons for Designers 10 Comments Posted Add Yours Mmmmm . why would you want to let a third party include content on your development site , or even let them know the site's address via referrer or the dev site's users by remote address Same applies to any other third party . code Use with caution and make sure your client gives permission for . this 1 Posted by Clerkendweller on February 15, 2010 Or , if you're worried about privacy , use the URL to generate an img and just host it yourself . Quicker than making your own in Photoshop , . etc 2 Posted by Scott on

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